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CD Central’s Labor Day Trivia Contest

We had so much fun doing a trivia contest on Record Store Day that we’re bringing it back for our Labor Day event this coming Monday, Sept 2. Much like last time it’ll be three rounds of three contestants competing for gift certificates from North Limestone Coffee and Donuts, Cosmic Charlie’s and Bourbon n’ Toulouse […]

Matt J’s Pick: Ellie Herring’s Kite Day

Even if you think you don’t like ambient/electronica music, there’s still a great chance that you’ll love Ellie Herring’s new record Kite Day. It’s a beat-driven work that combines the best of ambient, electronica and dance tracks into one chilled-out work. If you’re into hypnotic songs that sound like warped, minimal R&B, check out “Don’t […]

Matt J’s Pick: Tig Notaro – Live

Tig Notaro’s album Live (pronounced as in, “continue to be alive”) starts with the frank greeting “I have cancer.” The audience is split with the weird opening and only a few people laugh. She has to say it a few more times before people really accept it: alt comedian Tig Notaro is about to do […]

Matt’s Pick: Brian Posehn – The Fartist

If you’re casually familiar with Brian Posehn, you might know him as the metal comedian. The dude is deep, deep into metal music and it comes out in his act. His latest album The Fartist covers heavy metal, strippers and (obviously) flatulence. In addition to hilarious material, he’s also been a longtime supporter of record […]

Matt’s Pick: Cayucas – Bigfoot

When I’m looking for summer music, I’ve pretty much got one big qualification: “is it fun?” Cayucas’ album Bigfoot (out today on CD/LP) is exactly that. The joy here is that it’s got a warmth and a wit that’ll last it well out of the warmer months. Like Vampire Weekend, Cayucas have that youthful preppies-on-the-beach […]

Matt’s Pick: Black Angels – Indigo Meadow

For me, this spring’s breakout rock hit so far is The Black Angels’ Indigo Meadow. It carries the torch for both classic psychedelia and raw, modern rock. And for a band with such a defined sound, there’s a lot of variation within their niche. Songs range from quick and urgent (the insistant, rocking title track) […]